Bravo fans have watched the rise and fall of Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor's relationship for the past decade, from their early days on Vanderpump Rules to their 2019 wedding and subsequent divorce filing in 2024. Now, in the latest episode of The Valley, Cartwright has confronted Taylor over a violent incident that saw him admit to losing "all control."
During the episode, Cartwright, 36, confronted Taylor, 45, at their marital home after sending their three-year-old son Cruz to the park with his nanny. Taylor was packing his belongings ahead of a stay at a mental health treatment facility. The exchange quickly became heated, with both parties trading allegations over hook-ups and unpaid bills. Cartwright told Taylor: "Jax, you scared me! You scared me, and you hurt me," referring to an altercation in which Taylor allegedly threw furniture and punched holes in the walls. She added that she has had to attend therapy as a result of his behaviour.
Cartwright issued an ultimatum, warning Taylor that if he did not complete a 30-day stay in treatment, she would "file right away," seek full custody of Cruz, and obtain a restraining order. She also accused him of having a cocaine problem, telling him: "Give me a drug test right now. I will pass. Will you?" Taylor, who publicly admitted to a cocaine addiction in March, was later seen being driven to the facility by castmate Jason Caperna.
Fans have rallied around Cartwright, praising her for standing her ground. One wrote on X: "After years of watching her, so proud of Brittany for truly finding her voice in this divorce!!!" Another commented on her Instagram: "Listening to jax gaslight and blame you made me wanna throw a shoe at the tv….. Your strength and beautiful soul will bless you with the life you deserve babe." The Independent has contacted Taylor's representatives for comment.
On the April 17 episode of his podcast, In The Mind of a Man, Taylor said he had been sober from drugs and alcohol for several months. Viewers will continue to follow the couple's journey as The Valley airs new episodes.
